Bolling Road
Ben Rhydding
Ilkley LS29 8QH
T: +44 (0) 1943 431133
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www.benrhydding.ngfl.ac.uk
Executive Headteacher: Mrs C Lee
Dear Parent/Carer,
The half term holiday has arrived! I hope that you will all enjoy the week ahead and take time to recharge the batteries ready for the busy half term in the run up towards Christmas. Yes, Christmas - only 8 weeks away! The Reception children particularly have shown great stamina in their first weeks of school life; we're very proud with how they've settled in to become part of the school team.
We welcomed Ms Besharati back to school this week following her maternity leave. After the half term break, she will be teaching year 5 from Monday to Wednesday whilst Miss Foster completes the week with this class.
Miss Foster will be working with year 3 in preparation for taking on the class full time after Christmas when Miss Meakin's contract expires (her time at the school was linked to Miss Besharati's maternity leave). We hope that Miss Meakin will enjoy her last half term with us at Ben Rhydding and hopefully the plans in place will help the children to make the transition process a smooth one.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Harvest Festivals; your support is hugely appreciated. Thank you also for supporting this year's charity to help St John's Church, Ben Rhydding repair their roof. £125.37 was raised.
Whilst we hope the children enjoy Halloween activities, please keep safety in mind at all times. We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Monday 2nd November 2015.
Kind regards
Mrs C. Lee Mrs L. Seton
Executive Headteacher Deputy Headteacher
SCHOOL NEWS
LEARNING HEROES FOR THIS WEEK
Year Group / ReasonYear 1 – Olivia Buckingham / You put a lot of effort into your learning and you do not give up if you find something challenging.
Year 2 – James Nice / You are resilient and hardworking and always enthusiastic
Year 3- George Docherty / For being a great role model with a good attitude. You are more confident in Maths and are very conscientious.
Year 4 – Finlay Craggs / For having a positive attitude to learning and challenging himself.
Year 5 – Matthew Lambe / For being an excellent role model and always concentrating and persevering.
Year 6 – Harry Shaw / For being an eloquent communicator who is happy to share his ideas. Also he shows great tolerance when he is in role of a year 6 Buddy.
Playground Equipment:
The playground equipment is now fully installed and the children enjoyed the grand opening ceremony today. Thank you enormously to the PTA for raising the funds. This is a fantastic resource for the school. The children will be devising some rules to help keep themselves safe whilst using the equipment; we will update you with their guidelines after the half term.
Diary Dates:
· Wednesday 4th November, 8pm PTA Meeting - at The Wheatley - all welcome
· Thursday 5th – Friday 6th November – Year 5 residential at Grassington Bunk Barn
· Saturday 7th November 2015 – Ilkley Rugby Club, Westville House Cross Country Event
If you would like to participate in the Westville House Cross Country Event please complete and return the slip at the bottom of this newsletter. Races will take place at Ilkley Rugby Club. There will be limited parking available on site and there will be further parking at the Swimming Pool and down Middleton Avenue. Registration will be from 9.00am onwards. Results of all races will be available on the Ilkley Harriers’ website.
*PLEASE NOTE – WE NEED AT LEAST 4 PUPILS TO MAKE UP A TEAM *
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO RUNNING CLUB ON THURSDAY 5TH NOVEMBER DUE TO THE YEAR 5 RESIDENTIAL
Parent Consultations
Your child will bring a letter home tonight with information regarding the booking system for Parent Consultation Evening. Please would you check their book bags.
Year 3 Science Project
If you have any shoe boxes at home which you no longer need, could you please donate them to Year 3 for their Science Project. Please give your donation directly to the class teacher, Miss Meakin. Thank you.
Netball Club
Netball Club will finish for this year on Friday October 23rd owing to the colder weather and darker afternoons. It will resume on the Friday after Half Term in February.
Christmas Fayre
We urgently need a volunteer to co-ordinate the Christmas Fayre. Several people have already come forward to offer general help - we just need someone to pull it all together.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
· The Wheatley Arms wish to announce their Bonfire Breakfast 9am -12pm Thursday 5th November £4.95/head. Craft activities for pre-school children and pop up cake shop.
Re Westville House Cross Country Event – Saturday 7th November 2015 –Ilkley Rugby Club
The timings for the day are as follows:
Reception and Key Stage 1 / Lower Key Stage 2 / Upper Key Stage 2Reception Girls / 9.20am
Reception Boys / 9.25am
Year 1 Girls / 9.30am / Year 3 Girls / 10.15am / Year 5 Girls / 11.10am
Year 1 Boys / 9.35am / Year 3 Boys / 10.25am / Year 5 Boys / 11.20am
Year 2 Girls / 9.40am / Year 4 Girls
/ 10.35am / Year 6 Girls
/ 11.30am
Year 2 Boys / 9.50am / Year 4 Boys / 10.45am / Year 6 Boys / 11.40am
Reception and KS1 Prize giving / 10.0am / Lower KS2 Prize giving / 10.55am / Upper KS2 Prize giving / 11.50am
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My child/children would like to take part in the above event:-
Name / Year GroupSigned……………………………….(Parent/Guardian) Date…………………….
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ALL NEW!
School discos
Thursday 26th November KS1 5 - 6pm KS2 6:15 -7:15pm
£3 (includes juice & crisps)
Child ...... KS1 / KS2
Child ...... KS1 / KS2
Contact number in case of emergencies: ……………………………………
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID ...... (cheques to Ben Rhydding PTA)
This is a ticketless event: names are ticked off on the door. Please ensure that your child is signed in and out.
Please tick if you can help out: KS1 ...... KS2 ......
Your name …………………………………………. Email: ……………………………......